@types/node provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, enabling developers to leverage strong typing and enhanced tooling when working with Node.js projects. Comparing versions 22.0.0 and 20.19.9, several differences emerge that are relevant to developers.
A key difference lies in the undici-types dependency. Version 22.0.0 depends on undici-types version "~6.11.1", whereas version 20.19.9 relies on "~6.21.0". This indicates a potential shift in the required version of undici-types, reflecting updates or modifications in the underlying Node.js APIs being typed. Developers should ensure compatibility between their Node.js version and the specified undici-types range.
Another notable change is the absence of peerDependencies in version 22.0.0, while they are explicitly present (though empty) in version 20.19.9. This might signal a change in how @types/node interacts with other packages in a project, potentially simplifying dependency management for developers.
Furthermore, the dist object reveals variations in file size and count. Version 22.0.0 has a smaller unpacked size (2,083,863 bytes) and fewer files (65) compared to version 20.19.9 (2,274,619 bytes and 75 files). This could indicate optimizations, removal of deprecated definitions or structural changes within the package. Developers might experience slightly faster installation times or reduced disk space usage with the newer version.
Finally, the release dates are quite strange. Version 22.0.0 has a release date in the past (2024-07-28), while version 20.19.9 has a release date in the future (2025-07-19) which needs to be checked.
In summary, when upgrading to @types/node version 22.0.0, developers should pay attention to the undici-types dependency, the absence of peerDependencies and the changes in packaging details reflected in the dist object. Always verify the release date too.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 22.0.0 of the package @types/node